HOLIDAYS
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1944: Stressed from the Holidays and the War? Drink Milk!
Benson & Sorensen Dairy recommended people should drink a quart of milk a day in 1944, and I think I spy a World War II reference in the ad.
1934: Santa to Appear in Worthington, Terrify Children
I'm guessing it's just the poor scanning job I did on this advertisement for a Santa appearance in Worthington in 1934, but this Santa looks kinda s
1934: Gifts that Are Always Appreciated
J.A. Snyder was offering lovely leather goods for sale for Christmas in 1934, and yes, luggage actually makes a good present. Especially if it's fun
1934: Christmas Gifts
This 1934 Herbert Drug ad for Christmas Gifts would be just as good if it were run today, though I suspect cigarette cases would be further down the
12 Carols: Riu, Riu, Chiu
Carol #12, Riu, Riu, Chiu, is a traditional 16th-century Spanish carol, though it may have originally been written in Portuguese. It has a dancing tempo and a nice, albeit confusing story about being protected, like God protected Jesus. It's a fun song you may have heard at a madrigal dinner, if yo
Posted by: Kari Lucin, Daily Globe on Dec 25, 2009 at 12:00 PM | Oh Look, a Shiny Thing!12 Carols: I Saw Three Ships and the Coventry Carol
Our two Christmas carols for this morning are both traditional English carols. The first, #10, I Saw Three Ships, is an upbeat song from the 17th century that some people believe is a happier version of Greensleeves (better known to Christmas aficionados as "What Child Is This"). I love
Posted by: Kari Lucin, Daily Globe on Dec 25, 2009 at 5:00 AM | Oh Look, a Shiny Thing!1959: Matching Family Outfits for Christmas
I'm fairly sure most children would rather die than wear matching family sweaters, such as these advertised in the 1959 Daily Globe by Wolff's. It
1944: A Little Planning Goes a Long Way at Holiday Time
A little planning goes a long way at holiday time, assured the Rock Island Lines in 1944.
Not so much this year, but hey, it'll be a Christmas to
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